The Irish are going for a rail freight renaissance
Dublin gives an uneven impression of the health of Ireland’s railway network. Trams, busy commuter lines, freight and long-distance express trains all compete for space around the capital’s tracks. It’s not quite the same story...Read more
Irish rail freight: ‘seize the opportunity,’ says Logistics UK
The publication of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review identifies a much-needed vision for rail freight across the island of Ireland. That’s the view of Logistics UK, one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics...Read more
Irish electrification will spark new opportunities for rail freight
Campaigners and railway experts have applauded the transformative potential of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. A consequence of that could see the electrification of Irish Rail freight, as the Irish motive power fleet comes up...Read more
Rail freight service to resume at Dublin Port
There have been positive moves to resume rail freight operations between Dublin Port and the intermodal terminal at Ballina in the West of Ireland. A statement from the political representative for region, Alan Dillon, says...Read more
Brexit backlog suspends Irish rail freight
Regular rail freight services between Dublin Port and the intermodal terminal at Ballina in the north-west of Ireland have been suspended. The extraordinary cause is a backlog of cargo in the port, which operators blame...Read more